Finance Officer, P-2, Temporary Position, Div of Financial and Adm Mgmt, 10 months, Grant Management Unit/FRGM, Brusssels, Belgium #00138136

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The Finance Officer will be responsible for analyzing quarterly U.S. expenditure reports, preparing drawdown files in accordance with guidance issued by respective U.S. Bureaus, and processing drawdowns through the U.S. Payments Management System (PMS). This role is critical for effective management of reimbursement-based funding and receivables, ensuring UNICEF's global liquidity, donor compliance, and financial stewardship. The position also involves contributing to the preparation of reports related to the U.S. portfolio and providing other related support as required. The Finance Officer will ensure that U.S. grants are created correctly, revenue and receivables are recorded accurately and timely, and U.S. funding receipts are promptly and correctly recorded in the Unapplied receipts GL.

Responsibilities

Monitor completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of US transactions posted in the Grants Module (VISION) to ensure that US grants are created correctly, revenue and receivables are recorded correctly and in a timely manner, and US funding receipts are promptly and correctly recorded in the Unapplied receipts GL. Identify and promptly flag errors on US grants and coordinate with the GSSC to ensure timely and accurate corrections in the Grants Module. Analyze US quarterly expenditure reports and provide information and additional data to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and readiness of the PMS files in compliance with the requirements for each US Bureau. Submit and process drawdowns in the US Payments Management System and provide additional information required to certify the payment requests and/or required prior to approval of payments. Coordinate with PPR to provide the additional information required by each US Bureau and address additional clarifications as required. Work closely with DRU team members leading US donor financial reporting in preparation of quarterly reports and final certified statements. Prepare summary reports for the funds drawn and identify.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or a related area is required. Experience with grant management and donor reporting is highly desirable.

Skills

Financial Analysis, Grant Management, Donor Reporting, Accounting Principles, Payment Processing, Reconciliation, Financial Stewardship, Data Analysis, Compliance, Reporting, UN Systems (VISION), Payments Management System (PMS)

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